Octagram Island Western Region…
Exactly when the sun reached its peak point, Global Meeting would be held by Omega and Lunaria. It was still nine in the morning, yet around 20 countries' leaders had already gathered inside the meeting hall belonging to Omega.
This showed how dire the situation the Voice Impact had brought upon the world was.
As a leader of Omega, Kyle Nuvorius had so many things to prepare for the Global Meeting. Luckily, the representative of the Lunaria Tower would be there to help him later.
ƥαṇdαsηθνε| Kyle was a <S> ranked Enhanced, also being in the top 100 of the heroes ranking.
He stood in front of the mirror, styling his ebony-black hair to match his dress. Appearance-wise, he looked like a young man in his 20s with a striking face that would easily melt down the lady's hearts. But he was actually over 50 years old.
Although, technically, a 50-year-old Enhanced was equal to a 20-year-old ordinary human. So it was not wrong for ordinary people to see him as a young rich man if they did not know him. But the question was were there even someone who did not recognize the leader of the Hero Association Omega?
There might be. After all, the world was vast.
Knock—!
The knocking sounds of the door made him turn his attention toward the direction of the noises.
Following the knocking sounds was the vibrant and melodious voice of someone behind the door — the culprit that made the noises by knocking on the door.
"Kyle! It's me!"
Kyle recognized the voice as soon as he heard it. That jovial tone of voice was ringing annoyingly yet soothingly in his ears.
"Come in, Evelyn."
Striding into the room was a young woman with long blue hair that cascaded her back, down to her waist. Her smile beamed a radiant light as she caught Kyle observing her.
"Why are you always have that expression every time you meet people? Have you ever thought that your cautious nature might offend someone?"
Kyle shrugged at her words.
"This is the reason why I was chosen as the Association's leader."
"They must be desperate to choose someone like you as a leader."
Evelyn pulled the part under her eyes while sticking her tongue out playfully.
It was not the first time they acted like that when seeing each other. So it wouldn't matter to Kyle now as it would in the past. Between them, it was Kyle who matured early, probably because he got more responsibility to burden.
Kyle responded with a sigh to her childish behavior.
"I've already gained resistance to your insult. You can't agitate me anymore, Evelyn." He smiled proudly.
Evelyn clicked her tongue. "Tch! You're not fun anymore, Kyle."
"You know that but you keep on pestering me. Sometimes, I wonder if many great wizards had to sacrifice something in their brains for their 'research' in magic."
Gasping, Evelyn was surprised when she heard Kyle say that.
"So you do acknowledge me as a great wizard?"
Evelyn teased him again, playfully elbowing Kyle with a smug face.
"I mean, are you not one? Considering you already possess the 8th mana circle. Isn't that like a 'borderline' realm similar to us, the Enhanced, when we're going through from the <S> rank first stage to the second stage? Also, the 9th mana circle is a borderline realm similar to <S> rank second stage to the <SS> rank or 10th mana circle, right?"
Suddenly, two flares burst out from Evelyn's index finger as her hand made a pistol sign.
"Bang! Bang! 100 points for you!"
Those flares were launched in Kyle's direction, almost hitting his face if he didn't have the <S> rank Enhanced's reflex and experience.
The flares were bouncing between the room's floor, wall, and ceilings until the spell duration ran out and the flares dissipated into a thin air.
Kyle, as always, could only sigh and shake his head in disbelief, just forgiving every act Evelyn had done. Not that he would let her go if those flares were to break valuables furniture in the room.
"Anyway, Evelyn?"
Abruptly stopping her evil chuckle, Evelyn raised an eyebrow at Kyle. "Yes?"
"What are you doing here? Where is your grandfather…" Kyle paused for a while. "I mean, the Celestial?"
"He won't come. That's why I'm here!"
Extending her hand forward, Evelyn made a peace sign. Her smile was bright.
Realizing what she meant by that, Kyle brought his palm onto his face.
"Oh. Great! Now, while you are here, why don't you help me prepare for the Global Meeting, hmm?"
Different from what Kyle initially expected, Evelyn agreed to help him with the preparation. It was the first time he actually saw her like this, so the surprise was evident.
"I mean, it is the Celestial's order. If I don't do what he told me to do, then I will suffer from house prison for a half year! You know how devastating it was for a wizard to be locked up in a room unless they have to do their magic research, right?!"
"Yes, yes. I understand. Now, why don't you take a seat and get started on the preparation?"
Kyle was already seated at his work desk. He gestured for Evelyn to take a seat at the empty work desk beside him and get started on their work. Three or maybe two hours were not a long time, after all.
Evelyn settled on her work desk beside Kyle. Together, they carried out their tasks to prepare for the Global Meeting.
A lot of preparation would be needed for a big event such as the Global Meeting where 80 countries' leaders were gathered in one place, discussing the solution for the world-level problem such as the catastrophe, the dragon incident, and now the Voice Impact.
They were too immersed in their work that they didn't realize two hours had passed since they started.
Knock—!
A knocking sound resounded in the room, interrupting the two souls who were focused on their work. Following it was a man's voice saying:
"Mr. Kyle. The Global Meeting will be started soon, and the 10 guild leaders are waiting for you in the usual place."
Kyle nodded. "I see."
Then he looked at Evelyn at a very crucial time! He managed to steal a glance at her while she was taking off her large blue wizard hat and the blue cloak covering her delicate skin.
Noticing his gaze at her, Evelyn attempted a smug smile and said:
"It's rude to stare at a lady's body like that. Also, sorry, I'm not into an old man!"
Kyle sneered. "Says someone whose age is older than me but acting like a kid."
They had a 'friendly' banter for 5 minutes before they eventually reconciled and prepared themselves to meet the countries' leaders. But before that, Kyle had to attend to the 10 guild leaders' needs first.
Meeting with the 10 guild leaders was like taking a walk in the park, he had done it every week. But, today's meeting with them was not a casual meeting where he was only visiting and having a conversation with the guild leaders.
This is the 10 guilds conference. The last time they did this was after the dragon incident, it was like 15 years ago.
Pushing the great door open, Kyle was greeted by the majestic view of the round table. All of the seats were already occupied by the 10 guild leaders.
Sorting them out from the highest to the lowest, then it would be like this:
1. Nova
2. Golden Thread
3. Chrysalis
4. Obelisk
5. Haven Grande
6. Pierro
7. Yggdrasil
8. Shinigami
9. Annex Ultra
10. Keepers
Kyle inspected the guild leaders' expressions. Among them, there was only one person who always caught his attention because of their ridiculous appearance.
He looked at someone wearing a full-face black mask and visor. After observing the person's mask for a while, he noticed something was different with the mask.
"Neychta. Did you forget to change your mask or something?"
The light crystal in the middle of the mask visor lit up a purplish color.
Neychat leaned forward, resting her hands on the table.
"Is there something wrong with my mask?"
"Uhh… never mind."
Kyle strode into the room and walked toward the empty seat beside Nova's guild master, Andi Nova, and Golden Thread's guild master, Lynn Aurum.
After taking a sit on the chair, Kyle clasped his hands together, trying to get everyone's attention.
"Well? Shall we start this conference right away or is there anyone who wants to make a statement or ask a question?"
Kyle's piercing gaze observed the 10 leaders. They were all wearing flat faces, seemingly not interested to say anything, and just wanted to start the conference already as the time before Global Meeting was just an hour away.
"No one?"
After confirming no one seemed to want to talk, Kyle snapped his fingers and in an instant they found themselves standing on the vast green field.
With a smirk on his face widened, Kyle leaned forward and said:
"Then, let's begin the third 10 Guild Conference!"
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